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A Paramoecium reproduces by

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Budding
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Laying eggs
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Preparing spores
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Cell division
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Solution

The correct option is C Cell division
In Paramoecium, reproduction takes place by binary fission method. At first, micronucleus divides into 2 nuclei by mitosis. The cytopharynx also divides into 2 parts. The cytoplasm is also divided into 2 parts. Then transverse constriction is made from two sides. New contractile vacuoles are formed. The constriction meet at centre and two daughter paramecia reproduced. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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